
7 Places to Discover History in Marion County
January 6, 2022 10:05 am Leave your thoughtsAre you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
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Are you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
History is a precarious thing. It is essential to preserve the memory of the past so future generations can truly... View Article
A man’s home is his castle. . . even when that castle is an 1870s log cabin. Discover more at... View Article
In this blog series, Up, Close and Personal, we’re going to answer some of – what I’m sure are- your... View Article
Pictures don’t do it justice. Stop by the Mountaineer State History Expo today and tour the Marion County Courthouse. Expo... View Article
When new technology meets old! West Augusta Historical Society #Mannington #GoToWV #history #mymarionwv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County... View Article
Happy Birthday, Marion County! January was a big deal for Marion County and ultimately, West Virginia. With the capital seat... View Article
Life before Google Glass! There are lots of great treasures to explore at the Wilson School Museum in Mannington. Have... View Article
Walking is kind of like that proverbial apple: A walk a day keeps the doctor away. From helping you lose... View Article
Ahh spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of ADVENTURE! Who has time for love when there is... View Article
What do you consider to be a hidden treasure of Marion County? This is one treasure you will be able... View Article
You are never too old (or young) to learn! Stop by the Marion County Historical Society and Museum and discover... View Article
A man’s home is his castle. . . even when that castle is a log cabin. #ManningtonWV #history #museum #mymarionwv... View Article
March is an exciting month! Buzzer-beaters, unlikely heroes and unthinkable upsets! That’s right, March Madness is getting closer and closer.... View Article
Hear the name Pricketts Fort and you might conjure up the Calvary standing guard to protect the settlers on the... View Article
Wander through time with a self-guided audio tour of @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #18thcentury #history #mymarionwv #findyourpark Posted to Instagram by the... View Article
How much do you know about the “Father of West Virginia” besides this often-used designation? Below are 45 facts about... View Article
It’s a great day to be a Marion Countian! Celebrating 175 years! #mymarionwv #wv #gotowv #SwampFox #history Posted to Instagram... View Article
Traditional Music originates everywhere and nowhere at the same time. By definition, it is the first music developed in a... View Article
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the faint beat of a Civil War snare drum echoing across the... View Article
Fall is in the air and Marion County just can’t get enough of it! From spectacularly colored leaves to the... View Article
The end of summer is looming and soon it will be time to send the kids back to school. But... View Article
Once named the Forks of the Buffalo, the city of Mannington is known for their Victorian-style homes and other architecturally... View Article
We hold these truths to be self-evident”. Listen to this legendary statement read aloud today at @prickettsfort #declarationofindependence #mymarionwv #history... View Article
Two Indians and a single settler. That’s how the story of Marion County began. The day David Morgan walked to... View Article
When driving into Marion County off the Gateway Connector, you may notice an extra-large American flag. That flag isn’t the... View Article
Marion County may be famous for pepperoni rolls, but this area has produced much more than bread and meat—it boasts... View Article
After the hustle and bustle of festivals, picnics and parades this summer as you explore Marion County, you may find... View Article
Whether you love a good beat on the electric guitar or hanker for a throwback to simpler times with the... View Article
What’s chic and filled with antiques? Marion County! We know a thing or two about history and antiques. Our local... View Article
It’s a HOLE IN…. two. Have you hit a hole in one at Coal Country Miniature Golf yet? #minigolf #FairmontWV... View Article
Wear your heritage like a badge of honor. Dig deeper at the Genealogy Workshop on April 9th from 10-2 at... View Article
Reflecting on the past at the Mountaineer State History Expo. March 19th from 10 – 2 at the Marion County... View Article
The 21st Annual Holiday Historic Homes Tour, presented by Marion County Historical Society, will take place Saturday, November 28th. Pre-ordered... View Article
A prescription bottle on display at the WV Folklife Center. This pharmacy was a pre-curser to Red Dot Pharmacy in... View Article
Are you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
Take a Marion County Genealogy Road Trip If your family has roots in Marion County, plan a genealogy road trip... View Article
A pow wow. A raptor. And some tacos. Where can you find all that in one place? At the Mekoce... View Article
A pow wow. A raptor. And some tacos. Where can you find all that in one place? At the Mekoce... View Article
It’s finally October! The month of pumpkin spice, Halloween, sweaters and scarves! Of course, we all know the sad truth... View Article
A hostage. A murder. Revenge. Chief Cornstalk was a great man. Born in the 1720’s, he became a warrior, Sachem... View Article
A hostage. A murder. Revenge. Chief Cornstalk was a great man. Born in the 1720’s, he became a warrior, Sachem... View Article
Pottery is so last season! What are the cool kids doing now? Pricketts Fort hosts an annual Historic Arts Workshop:... View Article
82nd Mannington District Fair It all started in 1932. The Mannington District Fair will make its 82nd appearance. The fair... View Article
Are you tired of listening to SpongeBob all day? Would you like a turn on your own iPad? Maybe you’d... View Article
Take a moment to breathe in the fresh mountain air. It’s the beginning of summer. No need for coats or... View Article
History of the Visitor Center Building The new Marion County Visitor Center, located off of exit 136 of... View Article
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